Space! Dragons! Space dragons (that’s a thing)! Welcome to the sci-fi and fantasy corner of Book Riot, where we discuss the best fantasy book series (and best fantasy books that standalone–yes, those do exist), YA sci-fi, science fiction books for kids, cozy sci-fi (also a thing!), and more. Grab your sword and hop in the spaceship: let’s get reading.
From vengeance anime to a new Sherlock Holmes retelling to the final season for You, these are *the* adaptations you should watch this April.
It's been 10 years since Lumberjanes hit bookstores and libraries and so many hands. Looking back, what made Lumberjanes so successful?
These backlist titles—which were all published between 2010 and 2020—include narratives about estranged brothers and a young Sacajewea.
Here are the queer books in the running for one of the biggest awards in sci-fi and fantasy: the 2025 Hugo and Lodestar awards.
These parasite sci-fi stories about alien invaders will get under your skin.
BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled authors are writing some of the most thought-provoking, original, and memorable literary fiction works.
Here are five new middle grade book recommendations based on your favorite classic, from a puzzle-filled mystery to fantasy adventure.
The best relationship contracts in historical romance are mutually beneficial relationships that lead to love, affection, and security.
